If you are asked to make a graduation film, you will win the Golden Bear Award?

Chapter 239 Create a Myth of Chinese Animation Films!

A private plane is flying over the United States to China.

Lu Chen was half lying on the sofa on the plane, with a glass of red wine next to him, beside Liu Yifei and Gao Yuanyuan.

Zhang Ziyi stood in front, looked at Lu Chen, and joked, "Director Lu, Yifei and Gao Yuanyuan, this is making you tired."

It took Liu Yifei a while to react, and her face was instantly shy.

But thinking about it, I didn't see my senior brother last night.

Senior brother didn't come home overnight, and he also went to Gao Yuanyuan's room to check, but he wasn't there either.

I was taken aback at first, thinking something happened to my brother, but luckily I came back the next day.

Lu Chen picked up the wine glass, tasted the wine, and took a rest.

The European and American girls are really enthusiastic. If you don’t give it, she will force it. She almost fell on the European and American girls. "Zi Yi, you came all the way to the United States and came back to China with us. Is there something wrong?"

Came to the United States by plane, and went back with myself.

It's definitely not idle panic.

If you were really in a hurry, you should have come to see me last night.

"Director Lu, is there any suitable role for me in that big-budget Chinese movie of yours?" Zhang Ziyi sat down opposite, and ran over this time.

It's just for the role in the movie.

Director Lu's big production, many Chinese-speaking celebrities are staring at it.

From the current information about this large-scale Chinese-language film, it can be seen that Director Lu has a big plan, and this film must be a shocking work.

Being able to participate will definitely increase your reputation.

Ge You, Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li and others, because of starring in Lu Chen's movie, their fame has risen to a higher level, and they have more outstanding masterpieces.

Zhang Ziyi thought that she had not officially cooperated with Director Lu, but only dubbed "Kung Fu Panda".

Want to collaborate on a live-action movie.

As for going to the United States in advance, we also need to talk about it first, so as not to get a good role later.

Lu Chen didn't expect that Zhang Ziyi came here specifically for this matter, "You all come here specially, of course there is a suitable role, but it's not the protagonist, can you accept it?"

"Director Lu, of course I can accept it. This is your movie. I can play any role." Zhang Ziyi was so anxious this time.

There is also no drama to act in recently.

Of course, it’s not like there’s nothing to play for.

But I can't play what I want to play.

Well-known mainland directors are not looking for themselves now.

After "The Banquet", Zhang Ziyi has no works so far.

Director Zhang Yingmou is working with Gong Li again, I'm afraid he won't be able to act in Director Zhang's movies in the past few years.

Zhang Ziyi has to find a new way out, and there are only a few directors who can cooperate, and other unknown directors can't look down on it.

As for the best co-director, it must be Director Lu, who wants to hug Director Lu's thigh and prepare for the future.

"When I return to China, I'll prepare the script and the character lines for you." Lu Chen thought for a while, and planned to let Zhang Ziyi play the role of 'Zhou Qian' in "The Wandering Earth".

In "The Wandering Earth", Zhou Qian belongs to the CN171-11 rescue team, a medical soldier, and is the only woman in the operation.

There are still many roles in the movie, and they are important supporting roles.

Zhang Ziyi rushed to the United States in person, wanting to act in a movie.

Lu Chen must give an important supporting role, and seeing that the other party wants to hug his thigh, the gift he gives should not be too shabby.

Otherwise, how can we exchange art in the future?

Although Zhang Ziyi has a good relationship with some big directors, her relationship with herself is not so good.

This reminded Lu Chen of a sentence.

A child robbed and played with other people's pirated Transformers toys, obviously he had genuine Transformers toys.

Why rob?

Of course I haven't played it.

"Then I will thank Director Lu in advance." Zhang Ziyi got up and thanked, this trip was not in vain.

Gao Yuanyuan also wanted to star in a big production directed by Director Lu, but she didn't dare to say it out loud. Female artists who are close to Director Lu all know Director Lu's character. What is given to you is yours. If it is not given to you, you can't take it.

"Mr. Zhang Ziyi, then this will be our first cooperation, and I would like to ask Teacher Zhang Ziyi to give me some advice." Liu Yifei has always regarded Zhang Ziyi as a teacher.

When I was shooting "A World Without Thieves", my brother specially asked Zhang Ziyi to teach me for a few days.

"Yifei, you are already very good now." Zhang Ziyi praised, "You are a young man released this year, which has received unanimous praise from the audience and professional film critics. The heroine is all yours."

"Teacher Zhang Ziyi, I'm just a junior, and I still have a lot to learn." Liu Yifei is also full of confidence in her heart, and she must win the best actress to give her brother a face boost.

"You guys talk first, I'll take a break." Lu Chen closed his eyes, planning to sleep for a while.

"Brother, I'll give you a massage." Liu Yifei got up and came behind Lu Chen.

Gao Yuanyuan also got up and pressed them together, knowing in her heart that she was not a member of the Four Little Huadans, nor the most beloved female artist, but it was okay, the favor was all won by herself.

As long as you work hard, there will definitely be rewards in Director Lu.

"It's comfortable for two people to massage." Lu Chen sighed, and now he understands why there are two people massage in many foot-washing cities. It turns out that the experience is different.

"Then why don't you try a three-person massage?" Zhang Ziyi joked after hearing this.

"Two people are enough, one more person, there is no place to stand." Lu Chen said with a smile. He and Zhang Ziyi are quite familiar, and they knew each other before they worked together.

At that time, Zhang Ziyi was still following director Zhang Yingmou.

But now director Zhang Yingmou is working with Gong Li again.

I don't know how much box office Zhang Yingmou and Gong Li's "Golden Flowers in the City" can get in this life.

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Peking, Rose Garden
Lu Chen returned from the United States, and has been staying at home for the past few days.

Seeing Ge You and other Chinese-speaking actors, these Chinese-speaking celebrities all want to appear in "The Wandering Earth".

This completely broke Lu Chen's plan. He didn't intend to invite everyone here, and there were not enough roles in this movie.

Can only arrange guest appearances, as a show-off role.

These top Chinese movie stars are even willing to make guest appearances.

Do you really know "The Wandering Earth" very well, knowing that this is a movie that changed the history of world movies, so you all want to participate.

However, Lu Chen revealed very little about "The Wandering Earth", and only a few people knew some important information.

It seems that if you want the news not to be leaked, you must not tell anyone. Of course, the work cannot be carried out like this.

For a movie, the director is just the brain, and he also needs the help of his hands and feet to complete it together.

"Xiao Chen, is this strength okay?" Aunt Liu pressed lightly on one shoulder of Lu Chen with both hands.

Liu Yifei pressed on the other side, and the mother and daughter each pressed on one side, with a clear division of labor.

"Aunt Liu, just let Yifei press it alone." Lu Chen was quite speechless, this Aunt Liu insisted on coming to join in the fun.

"Xiaochen, press the two of you to be more comfortable." Liu Xiaoli said while pressing, "Xiaochen, I didn't know before, but now I know, I must help. You take such good care of Yifei, I have been thinking about it. Thank you, from now on, Yifei and I will press for you every day."

"..." Lu Chen was sure that he must have said casually on the plane back home that the two of them would be more comfortable holding each other together. I'm afraid Yifei told her mother, so Aunt Liu insisted on fixing this.

"Brother, "The Wandering Earth" has so many big names in it, so the actor's salary can't be high, so I'll act with zero salary." Liu Yifei has been staying with her brother for the past few days.

Brother Shi met Ge You and other top Chinese actors in the past few days.

The salaries of these people start at tens of millions, which will greatly increase the production cost of the movie.

"Daughter, what's Xiao Chen's status in Chinese films now? He's the new godfather." Liu Xiaoli flattered her, "And these actors are guest stars, so of course they won't ask for pay, but don't ask for it, we have no shortage. This money."

"Hmm~" Liu Yifei nodded obediently.

"The main actors still have to be paid for the film." Lu Chen will give what should be paid, there is no shortage of this money, and if there is no money, the movie will be a big hit in the future, so he can't share part of it with everyone, it's better to give everyone what should be paid. gave in advance.

"Xiaochen, rest." At this time Liu Ruyu brought Han Shanping in together.

Lu Chen also asked Aunt Liu and Liu Yifei not to give him massages anymore. If people see it, they will spread it out at that time. Maybe it will make others feel that they have some special hobbies.

"Director Lu, congratulations." Han Shanping arched his hands and said with a smile, ""Kung Fu Panda" has already aroused such a great popularity before it was released. When it is released, I'm afraid it will be swept away and set a new record again. It belongs to Chinese animation movies Records, now the mainland animation practitioners all regard you as a god, Director Lu."

"Kung Fu Panda" has saved the depressed animation film market in the mainland.

Let more audiences start to pay attention to animated films.

Let many people know that animated movies are not necessarily for children, adults can still watch them.

"Mr. Han, this is just the support of the audience, which is a good foundation for the previous works." Lu Chen knew that Han Shanping would not specialize, so he came to congratulate himself.

To congratulate, I waited for the release of "Kung Fu Panda" to congratulate everyone. It's too early, there must be other important things.

"Mr. Han, try the Longjing that my Changnian treasures." Liu Ruyu came over to make a pot of tea.

"Mrs. Liu, Director Lu's house is well-organized by you, and you help manage Mars Film and Television." Han Shanping praised, "It can be said that you can go to the hall and go to the kitchen."

"Mr. Han, it's serious. I'm just a girl." Liu Ruyu was very happy when she heard this.

"Ms. Liu, women are also famous in history, and there are also powerful people. The great man even said that women can hold up half the sky." Han Shanping continued to praise, and he also meant to please Liu Ruyu. This is Director Lu's young mother, her identity Unusual.

Han Shanping chatted with Liu Ruyu for a while, and started to get to the point, "Director Lu, there are rumors in the Chinese film industry that you are going to shoot a big Chinese production, I wonder if it's true?"

"It's true." Lu Chen understood that Han Shanping probably wanted to invest.

"Director Lu, for a big production, we need a few more film companies to share the risk." Han Shanping implicated, and let my film group also get involved.

Han Shanping still misses the days of working with Director Lu very much.

It's just that now that Director Lu has gone it alone, he doesn't need the film group to escort him. He has Mr. Lu with a bigger background.

Moreover, Director Lu Chen can also communicate with the higher-ups now.

"Mr. Han, do you want to invest in my movie? How much do you want to invest?" Lu Chen spoke up for the other party, not wanting to go around and around.

As for Han Shanping coming over in person, he still has to give a slice of thin noodles.

"Director Lu, what is the production cost of your movie?" Han Shanping asked.

I guess in my heart that it should be similar to the investment of "Changjin Lake", about [-] million.

No matter how much you invest, it will be difficult to return the capital.

Although it is rumored that it is a global movie, the global audience of Chinese-language movies is still not big enough.

The trailer for "Kung Fu Panda" went viral all over the world, and it was an animated movie.

What's more, there are two versions of "Kung Fu Panda".

One is the Chinese version and the other is the English version. Of course, the only difference between the two versions is the mouth shape.

The "Kung Fu Panda" released outside of China is the English version, which has a wider audience.

As for a live-action movie, a Chinese movie, it is impossible for everyone to speak English.

"It is estimated that all production costs, including publicity and distribution expenses, will cost at least [-] million US dollars." The other party asked, but Lu Chen did not hide anything.

"Two hundred million... dollars." Han Shanping hurriedly took a tissue and wiped his mouth, almost spitting out the tea in his mouth.

Too shocked!

I thought it was [-] million dollars, but after converting it, it would be nearly [-] billion yuan. Hollywood's top commercial movies do not have such a high investment.

Such a high investment is rare in the world.

A Chinese movie dares to play like this.

Director Lu can't afford to lose all the money Martian Film and Television has earned in the past few years.

"Mr. Han, how much do you want to invest?" Lu Chen said the amount to frighten Han Shanping.

Han Shanping ran over to invest on purpose, so it would definitely not be easy to refuse openly.

But so much investment.

If you don't believe it, Han Shanping dares to play.

Although the film group is not short of money, Han Shanping can't be the master of such a big project, and dare not take such a big risk. If it fails, it will be much more serious than "The Promise".

"This..." Han Shanping wiped the sweat off his forehead with a tissue, "Director Lu, you also know that the film group invests in many small-budget films every year, and the annual expenditure is limited, about 4000 million. "

Originally I wanted to say 1000 million, just to make sense.

However, I came here to ask for investment in person, and Director Lu was directing it, so 1000 million yuan was really not worth it.

Originally, Han Shanping came here and planned to invest a minimum of [-] million.

If the production cost is around [-] million, the more investment the better, because Director Lu’s fundamentals are still very stable.

But the larger the investment amount, the risk increases exponentially.

As for the minimum film investment of 17 billion, the risk is too great.

"If it's 4000 million, it doesn't even account for one-fortieth of it." Lu Chen looked at Han Shanping.

"Director Lu, the film group really has missions every year." Han Shanping gritted his teeth, "If Director Lu needs it, he can still add another 2000 million."

It feels like such a large investment is completely throwing money into the water.

Although the money does not belong to Han Shanping, if he wastes it like this, he will have to step down in the next year, or he may have to go in again.

Director Lu played so much, Han Shanping really didn't dare to accompany him.

Moreover, with such a large investment, not to mention making money, it is hell-level difficulty to pay back. Of course, the less investment the better.

If he had known this before, Han Shanping thought he shouldn't have run over, he was rushing to jump into the fire pit.

"President Han, I understand, 4000 million is fine." Lu Chen agreed with a smile.

Han Shanping also quickly changed the subject, and began to chat about "Kung Fu Panda", which cost [-] million US dollars. He was really frightened. If this news is released.

I believe that the entire Chinese-language film industry will think that Director Lu is crazy, and he is wasting the money Martian Film and Television has earned in the past few years.

Liu Yifei believes in the senior brother. If the senior brother dares to invest such a large investment, he must be confident. Of course, he must act well. With such a large investment, he must put in [-]% of his efforts and not let the film back down.

"Mr. Han, on the premiere day of "Kung Fu Panda", you have to be there in person." Lu Chen and Han Shanping agreed and stopped talking about investment.

"Director Lu, that's for sure." Han Shanping looked with admiration in his eyes, ""Kung Fu Panda" can be rated as the world-saving work of Chinese-language animation films by mainland animation film practitioners. Of course I got to the scene and cheer for its platform."

……

Peking, Jupiter Cinema
"Kung Fu Panda" premiere.

The cinema gathers media reporters from all over the world.

Well-known media from the Mainland, Xiangjiang, and Baodao all came.

There are also European and American media.

The release date of "Kung Fu Panda" in Europe and America is one week later than that in the mainland.

But "Kung Fu Panda" has received a lot of attention in Europe and the United States.

One is directed by Director Lu, and it is the first time that Director Lu has been involved in an animated film. Everyone is looking forward to it.

The second is that everyone has seen the trailer of "Kung Fu Panda", which is quite exciting, and it has completely aroused the interest of European and American audiences. It is also a good time to use a movie to learn about Huaguo, the country where Director Lu was born.

So these European and American media reporters traveled thousands of miles to Beiping, China, just to get first-hand information about "Kung Fu Panda". After all, European and American audiences are still waiting to see it.

Of course, mainland audiences are more looking forward to it. Everyone has high hopes for "Kung Fu Panda".

Now Beiping, not only Beiping, but also movie theaters in major first-tier cities.

The audience gathers all night.

Everyone is waiting for tomorrow, that is, October 10st, "Kung Fu Panda" at zero point.

It just so happens that tomorrow is the National Day holiday, so there is time tonight, and many viewers will stay up late to watch "Kung Fu Panda".

"Hi everyone." At this moment, Chen Long walked over with Li Lianjie side by side, as well as Director Wu Ershan.

The two have just finished cooperating in the movie "The King of Kung Fu". The two Chinese Kung Fu superstars cooperated on the big screen for the first time in the century. They also dubbed the voice of "Kung Fu Panda".

And today, the entrance of the movie theater was covered with a red carpet. After all, all the Chinese superstars came here today.

What can be said.

The three major mainland film festivals and award ceremonies may not be able to gather so many Chinese superstars.

And now the premiere of "Kung Fu Panda" directed by director Lu Chen has done it.

"Brother Long! Brother Jie!"

The audience screamed frantically at the entrance of the cinema.

Today, Dao Lu’s loyal fans probably won’t surpass half of them at the scene. The main reason is that there are too many Chinese superstars here today. There are quite a few fans of Chen Long alone, not to mention the superstars like Chen Long today, who can’t be counted on one hand. Come.

Chen Long and Li Lianjie stopped to greet the fans.

Then came Zhang Yingmou, the main creative staff of "The City of Golden Armor", in which the leading actors Chow Yun-fat and Jay Chou both dubbed for "Kung Fu Panda".

Of course, Zhang Yingmou came here to take the opportunity to promote his new movie. Junior Brother Lu is so popular that he needs to ride out the popularity.

The fans continued to scream. Everyone grew up watching Fa Ge's movies. As for Jay Chou, he is currently one of the most popular singers in the Mainland.

In the back, there is Yang Ziqiong, who is known as the Queen of Kung Fu, and has contributed chic martial arts moves in many Xiangjiang movies.

There are also international movie star Zhang Ziyi, Changjin Lake starring Wu Jing, and Xiangjiang classic villain actor Zou Zhaolong.

"It's very lively today." Ge You walked over with a smile, and greeted the people present, all of whom were old acquaintances.

As for Ge You, who has recently become popular again, the trailer released by "Kung Fu Panda" has a picture of the turtle master, and the Chinese dubbing of the turtle master is Ge You, and the audience is too familiar with that voice.

The audience present were shocked at this moment.

Ge You, Chen Long, Li Lianjie, Zhou Runfa, Zhang Ziyi and other top Chinese movie stars have all come.

Each of them is the protagonist of the movie. It is rare for so many people to work together, but now they are gathered together to dub the characters of "Kung Fu Panda".

This is the influence of Director Lu!
Director Lu is now worthy of being the new godfather of Chinese films!

There were not only actors who dubbed the film, but also congratulatory actors, such as Gong Li from the crew of "The Golden Flower in the City".

There are also film companies such as Han Shanping of the film group, Erwang Brothers of Huaying Brothers, and other film companies, all present to congratulate the release of "Kung Fu Panda".

Today is considered to have focused on all the prominent figures in the Chinese film industry.

The audience who came to line up early in the morning felt that it was worth it. If there were so many movie stars, how could it be possible to see them all at once?

"Director Lu is here!" At this moment, the audience noticed that Director Lu Chen was coming over.

Liu Yifei was wearing a white dress, holding Lu Chen's hand, and next to her were Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, and Liu Shishi.

The four little Huadans are wearing skirts of different colors, like four golden flowers.

Now the four little Huadans already have the temperament of a big star, no matter how big the occasion is, there is no trace of stage fright in their eyes.

The reporters on both sides of the red carpet pressed the shutters frantically, especially the media from Europe and the United States. They traveled all the way here to target Director Lu Chen.

One hand of Lu Chen was held by Liu Yifei, and the other hand was raised to greet everyone, "Thank you for your support."

Liu Wei, who was the host of the premiere, trotted over and whispered in Lu Chen's ear: "Director Lu, everything has been arranged inside, do you want everyone to go in?"

"Don't worry." Lu Chen invited Chen Long and other movie stars to interact with the audience at the entrance of the cinema.

It's not easy for everyone to come here early in the morning, and going in like this will disappoint the audience.

And inside the cinema.

Even the largest cinema in Peking.

It can't accommodate so many people.

There are tens of thousands of people at this gate, and the road outside the cinema is temporarily controlled, and no vehicles are allowed to pass through.

Besides, most of the internal seats in the film were given to the media reporters. There were too many media reporters who mainly came, and there were not many seats for the audience.

"Director Lu, congratulations." The second brother of the Huaying Brothers came over to congratulate, "I heard that all major movie theaters are such a grand occasion. When "Kung Fu Panda" is officially released, it will definitely break the record. The creation belongs to the Chinese language. The myth of the animated film."

Others also came over to congratulate. Everyone is full of confidence in "Kung Fu Panda". The excellent production of the film is evident in their eyes. With Director Lu directing it, it will definitely be a hit!

"Thank you for your face." Lu Chen thanked everyone for coming to the scene to congratulate. There are so many famous movie stars, which can be regarded as adding a lot of popularity to "Kung Fu Panda".

After waiting at the entrance of the movie for more than ten minutes, Lu Chen entered the movie theater with everyone, attended the premiere, and accepted interviews from reporters.

When the premiere is over, after zero o'clock, "Kung Fu Panda" will be officially screened in various countries, including major movie theaters in Hong Kong.

(End of this chapter)